PR Account Executive – Consumer Technology

Work across accounts including two large global technology brands. Think Whatsapp, Samsung and Microsoft. And one fast-growing tech start-up, fresh out of Silicon Valley.

Key points of interest

Ref Number:319

Industry Section:Consumer Technology

Salary:£20,000 - £24,000

Type:Permanent

Specialism:Public Relations

Agency or In-house:Agency

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About the agency

These guys work with some of the world’s most well-known brands. And it’s the agency’s strategic thinking and creative campaigns that lure these big brands in. They know how to develop long-term strategies which position brands in creatively compelling ways to drive audiences to engage.

Their clients are the Amazons and Facebooks of the world alongside fast-growing challenger brands. Depending on what team you work in, you’ll experience you might be protecting a major brand during times of crisis or helping a challenger with their next round of funding.

In the past twelve months, they have won a multitude of major clients growing the team from 40 to 55 people.

Love your workplace with a rooftop bar, cocktails at 4 pm on Fridays and a kick-ass MD. Everyone is there for each other as much as they are their clients. So, when you see one team going hard for an event, you’ll see everyone else checking on them, taking treats and helping where they can.

You’ll be given a helping hand every step of the way and clear guidance on developing your skillset in a number of areas. You’ll really be thinking about how what and why of what you are doing.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Rooftop bar

In-house subsidised cafe

Sabbaticals for the length of service

22 days’ holiday + Christmas shut down + birthday off + an extra day for each year of service

Free TV subscription service

About the job

This role will work across three core clients. Two of them will be large global technology brands (think along the lines of What’s App, Samsung and Microsoft) and one will be a fast-growing tech start-up, fresh out of Silicon Valley.

Create influencer campaigns that drive social media engagement

Travel to major trade shows across Europe and potentially the US where you’ll drive media briefings and create CEO speaker opportunities

Meet and build relationships with the business, tech and consumer tech press

Sit in on creative sessions and be part of the planning & strategy process

Write press releases and create engaging content

Work across a variety of projects and ensure deadlines are met

About you

To be considered for this role you will ideally have experience as a PR Account Executive working on technology brands. Broader corporate or B2B experience will also be considered.

You’ll understand how to craft a good press release, have started to build some great relationships with tech and business journalists and have a track record in securing great coverage.

You’ll be someone who is hungry to learn the bigger picture of PR, not just focus on coverage but rather understand how to influence brand reputation and the strategy that goes into this.

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